What is SpaceFN and why you should give it a try
The SpaceFN concept - setting up your space key as a layer switch when held - is probably one of the most useful tweaks in the keyboard hobby. Let me explain how it works. My SpaceFN article on kbd.news made some rounds recently - quite surprisingly given the age of this concept. This piece you're reading is a condensed version of the full post. If you're left with unanswered questions, you'll most likely find the info you're looking for in the original write-up. On my imaginary top list of the most useful keyboard features, tweaks and hacks, SpaceFN would deserve a podium finish for sure. But what makes it so special? In short: SpaceFN is easy to implement, easy to learn, costs nothing, can be used with any keyboard, and can improve your productivity instantly. I will list its benefits below, but can state right at this point that the SpaceFN concept, setting up your space key as a layer switch when held, is clearly one of the most useful tweaks in the keyboard hobby....
Apr 30, 2024
If you wanted to buy one pre-assembled, you could have simply asked that and probably gotten a better response, than to come off sounding offensive to begin with.
Also, to solve the blank keycap problem, check out the Granite Keycap set. I am typing on that on an ergodox right now and it's really nice. I recommend them!
As for the keycaps, the indiegogo compain will supply an appropriate set of keycaps with printed lables if you pay for that. (Read the backer levels carefully). As for me I want localized caps anyway, so I intend to buy an 88-key set from WASDkeyboards, check of all three 1x1 compatibility options, and order some custom 1x1.5 and 1x2 caps. (after I have had my ergodox for a while and know how I want the layout).
"I'd love something like this. However, I don't want to put it all together or have blank keycaps."
to which @anro 's response is quite accurate.
The best part is that was the first actual question you have posted in this discussion, everything else has been statements. (For clarity, "not sure why that was so hard for other people.." is structured as a question, but is missing the question mark. Nothing else was even structured as a question).
If you just want a ergonomic keyboard, there are plenty of them out there (Maltron, Kinesis, TEK, etc...). Maybe do a little research for yourself instead of demanding that other people to do it for you then cussing them out when they don't. At this point you are just being a jackass.
I'm curious, why are you hanging around? Do you really think anyone here actually cares about your rants? Do you expect anyone to pat you on the back and say "you're right, everything you say is relevant and interesting"?
You can also find the ergodox kits assembled on ebay (http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?&_nkw=ergodox&).
This guy sells all the components and WILL assemble for you, looks like a nice package that you can get fully ready to rock: http://falbatech.pl/prestashop/index.php he's pretty well known on GeekHack